Perfect for the vertical or mixed ice climber who demands cutting edge performance. The Mako's ideal Trident point spacing and optimum secondary point angle combine to produce a crampon capable of tackling the steeps whether you're a beginner or advanced climber.
Weight: 1.02 kg (2 lb 4 oz), size large. Lacerator Kit: 150 g (5.3 oz) pair
STW - Feb 6, 2004 10:04 pm - Voted 1/5
Untitled ReviewThe triple point idea on the Makos blends all the disadvantages of narrowly-placed dual points (like the prior generation BD Switchblades) without the advantages of mono-points. So, they don't climb hard ice or mixed as well as a mono; but, they also don't climb soft ice or alpine as well as widely-spaced horizontal front points. In my opinion, they do nothing truly well.
So, if you see these cheap on sale somewhere, stay away. They really aren't worth it. Shell out a few more bucks for the new BD Bionic crampons; or go for the Grivel Rambos/RamboComps or even the Trango Harpoons. All of these are a lot better than these Makos.